About the Author

Annie Fast

Annie Fast is an outdoor storyteller based in Bend, Oregon, with more than two decades of experience covering adventure, travel and action sports. A former editor of TransWorld Snowboarding Magazine, Annie now writes about the places, people and experiences that inspire adventures big and small.

Go Skateboarding In Oregon

June 15, 2021
The history of Oregon skateboarding goes deep. Some would say that it started 30 years ago under the Burnside Bridge with a crew of DIY Portland skateboarders. It was on Halloween night of 1990, when a tight-knit group of friends, seeking a sheltered spot to skate, started unloading bags of concrete and building transitions to skate on the bridge columns.   In the process, these skaters spawned a skatepark building boom that continues to this day. The timing was fortuitous as one of the biggest impediments...
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Parks & Recreational Areas , Family Fun ,

Discover Oregon Motorcycle Culture at The One Moto Show

May 27, 2021
To the avid motorcyclist, you might not think classic Harleys, custom choppers and off-road Ducatis have a lot in common. But Thor Drake, owner of See See Motorcycles, is a unifier in the disparate world of Northwest motorcycling. More
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Portland , Scenic Drives , Trip Ideas , Scenic Byways ,

Fat Biking the New Winter Trails in Central Oregon

March 5, 2021
Fat biking is really taking off in Bend where the active outdoor lifestyle is the rule not the exception, and locals and visitors are always looking for new ways to adventure outside. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Sno-Parks , Bicycling , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Fat Biking , Outdoor Recreation ,

Oregon’s Fight for Accessibility for All

February 25, 2021
Off in the distance, Ravi Drugan expertly carves at high speeds down the steep summit of Mt. Bachelor. He throws a huge spray of snow as he stylishly brings his sit-ski to a stop. You can’t miss him when he’s training at Mt. Bachelor, but it might not be the sit-ski that first catches your attention. More likely it’ll be his mastery of skiing. More
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Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas ,

Guide to Uphill Skiing at Oregon Ski Areas

January 20, 2021
Uphill skiing and snowboarding is a fast-growing sport with plenty of buzz. Instead of loading a chairlift, participants opt for a cardio workout using specialized equipment that allows them to ski their way uphill. Once at the top of the run, the skiers and snowboarders are rewarded with freshly groomed turns back down. More
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Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks ,

Oregon Ski & Snowboard Brands You Can Support

December 7, 2020
Oregon is firmly established as a skiers and snowboarders paradise, with 13 ski areas across the state and the frosty peaks of the Cascade Range always within view. It should come as no surprise that Oregon is also home to a number of ski and snowboard companies. More
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Shopping , Snow Sports , Retail ,

Equalizing Access to Oregon Skiing & Snowboarding

August 14, 2020
Here in Oregon, we believe the outdoors are for everyone. But does everyone have equal access to the outdoors? These youth programs are helping to diversify winter sports participation at Oregon ski areas. More
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Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding ,

Mt. Bachelor Zip Tour is an Adrenaline Rush with Incredible Views

July 9, 2020
Mt. Bachelor is known for adventure — now add ziplining to its roster of “active participation adventures.” More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Ski Areas ,

A Whitewater Ride Down the Big Eddy Thriller

June 25, 2020
The Big Eddy Thriller is easily the most popular rafting trip in Oregon. After having lived in Bend for five years, I was ready to find out why. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Rafting , Rivers & Streams , Family Fun , Outdoor Recreation ,

Oregon’s Scenic Mountainside Wedding Venues

June 17, 2020
Oregon's mountain resorts are the perfect place to tie the knot in the majesty of the great outdoors. From historic lodges to scenic lift rides, these one-of-a-kind wilderness settings may just be the ticket to make that special day especially memorable. More
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Weddings , Mountains , Destinations , Activities ,